What is a Ram 2500? The Ram 2500 is a full size pickup truck built in the Saltillo, Mexico assembly plant and sold in North America by Stellantis. The 2025 Ram 2500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4×4 is a heavy duty truck known for its capability and luxurious features. It’s a big 4 door, four wheel drive (4WD) pickup (PU) truck built with a focus on both work and comfort, with a spacious interior and a powerful engine.

And who is Stellantis? Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed by the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles FCA and the PSA Group, now headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.

And who is the PSA Group? The PSA Group, also known as Groupe PSA, or Peugeot S.A., was a French multinational automotive manufacturing company that owned brands like Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall. In 2021 the PSA Group merged with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles FCA to form a new company called Stellantis; which is now one of the world’s largest automakers.

Stellantis owns and manages a diverse portfolio of 14 automotive brands. These include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram Trucks and Vauxhall. Stellantis also has a commercial vehicle division called Stellantis Pro One, which includes Citroën, Fiat Professional, Opel, Peugeot, RAM and Vauxhall. Additionally, Stellantis owns a 51% majority stake in Leapmotor International, a joint venture established to develop, manufacture, sell and export Leapmotor’s electric powered vehicles outside of China.

Today, the 2025 Ram 2500 has been redesigned with a focus on improved performance, an updated exterior and new interior styling, with enhanced technology, including a larger available center stack touch screen and a new drivers digital instrument cluster.

The 2025 Ram 2500 heavy duty (HD) trucks are equipped with the 6.7 liter Cummins High Output (HO) Turbo Diesel engine that makes 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. This is a significant increase in both horsepower and torque compared to all previous models. The 6.7L Cummins is a straight 6 cylinder Turbo diesel engine, and the HO designation signifies the new higher horsepower and enormous torque figures.

This all new HD Cummins diesel engine is bolted to a new ZF Powerline HD 8 speed Torque-Flite automatic transmission, then routed into a 4×4 traction control system with an electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case, that’s all wired together to put the full 1,075 lb-ft of torque to the ground thru a set of high performance off road tires mounted on 20″ x 8″ wide polished aluminum alloy wheels.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the 2025 Ram Laramie Sport Crew Cab 2500 Heavy Duty 4×4 Pickup Truck’s name, model, engine and trim.

Engine: The engine is a 6.7 liter inline 6 cylinder Cummins turbo diesel, known for its impressive high levels of torque and big horsepower.

Laramie: This is a specific trim level within the Ram 2500 lineup, known for offering a balance of comfort and capability with features like leather seats, a larger touchscreen display, and advanced technology.

Sport: The Sport designation indicates a specific appearance package, including unique wheels, a sport performance hood and other aesthetic enhancements.

Crew Cab: This refers to the truck’s 4 door cab configuration, providing ample space for both front and rear passengers.

2500: This signifies the truck’s heavy duty (HD) status, indicating a higher towing and payload capacity, compared to the light duty Ram 1500.

4×4: This indicates the 4 wheel drive system, enhancing off road capability and traction.

The Ram Laramie Sport Crew Cab 2500 Heavy Duty 4×4 Pickup Truck is typically purchased by individuals and businesses that need a powerful and capable truck for both work and personal use. Buyers are often attracted to the Laramie trim for its blend of luxury and heavy duty features, and the Crew Cab configuration offers ample space for workers, tools and supplies.

Here’s a more detailed look at the typical Ram 2500 Laramie PU truck buyer:

Work oriented individuals and businesses: This truck is popular among those who need a reliable vehicle for hauling, towing and other heavy duty tasks. The 2500’s capabilities, including its towing capacity and payload, are a key draw for this group.

Luxury minded buyers: The Laramie trim offers a higher level of comfort and technology compared to lower trims, making it appealing to those who want a more premium experience in their pickup truck.

Families: The Crew Cab configuration provides enough space for families, making it a versatile option for both work and play.

Those who need a balance of capability and comfort:  The Laramie Sport provides a good balance between the ruggedness of a heavy duty truck and the comfort and features of a more luxurious vehicle.

Buyers seeking a powerful engine: Many 2500 buyers just want the Cummins HO Turbo Diesel engine to maximize the truck’s towing and performance capabilities.

Towing Capacity: The 2025 Ram 2500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4×4 can tow up to 20,000 pounds, that’s 10 Tons folks, with the 6.7 liter Cummins HO Turbo Diesel engine. The maximum towing capacity can vary based on the final rear axle ratio and the truck’s spring and suspension configurations.

In summary, this is one impressive truck, with big HP numbers, big torque numbers and big towing numbers. It’s also 5 star rated as one of the best driving, best handling, best riding trucks, with the most luxurious and comfortable interiors. And with all these great accolades, it also comes with a hefty price too.

To showcase this Laramie 2500 truck, Ram sent me a 2025 Sport Crew Cab to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this 4×4 edition is $64,430. The options on the truck are: the crystal metallic clear coat exterior paint for $295, the towing technology group for $1,595, the Sport appearance package for $2,495, the Laramie Level 2 Plus equipment group for $4,895, the 6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel engine for $12,595, the power sunroof for $1,195 and the exterior clearance lamps for $95. The, manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP),  including the $1,995 delivery charge, is: $89,590.

After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your driveway total purchase price came to $100,789. At just 211 bucks under $101 Grand, this 2025 Ram 2500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab HD truck ain’t cheap, but you do get what you pay for. Like, 1,075 ft-lbs of torque, check, a 20,000 pound towing capacity, check, 430 HP horsepower, check, with one of the best luxury leather appointed interiors, check. This Ram 2500 is as good as it gets for a $100,000+ plus heavy duty pickup truck in the entire heavy duty pickup truck market.

So, call, click or visit your local Ram truck dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2025 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 2500 Heavy Duty 4×4 Pickup Truck. And remember that the base price for a new Ram 2500 pickup starts at only $45,565. Ram – Nothing Stops Ram.

The key to life is to learn something new every day, and by reading my Bottom Line review, I hope you did just that, learned about something new and exciting. So, be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Drive safely, have a great day, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.

This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to [email protected] and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net